Summer’s dog days can be brutal Plants droop, wildlife slips off to the shade, and people retreat into air-conditioned comfort But what about the chickens out in the coop? If you are searching for the best chicken breeds for hot climates, the good news is that some birds handle scorching weather far better than others, and a few smart management habits can keep your whole flock comfortable when the mercury climbs Choosing wisely now means fewer heat scares later
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We are in a heat wave here…along with most of the country It’s mid July and there’s no break in sight As you know, a chicken’s feathers act like a winter coat I don’t know about you, but I can’t imagine wearing a winter coat in this heat! Along with their feathers, chickens don’t have sweat glands This combination can provide the perfect storm for your chickens In the summer of 1896, a heat wave gripped New York City at a time when people lived crammed together in tenements Lacking air conditioning and running water, the heat killed about 1500 people in ten sweltering days In an era when governments did little to help people, then relatively unknown Theodore Roosevelt took action that saved lives and launched his political career As police commissioner he ordered the fire department to spray down the exterior of buildings, sidewalks and streets with water and worked to have ice delivered to suffering people The water dropped building temperatures a few degrees andHow to Identify a Dehydrated Chicken
Keeping Chickens Productive in Summer’s Heat
